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DataSync Acquires Facet Data Solutions

Denver based Facet Data Solutions expands regional footprint.

Sioux Falls, SD – February 9, 2016 – DataSync Corporation today announced that it has acquired the SugarCRM business of Facet Data Solutions, a Denver based SugarCRM implementation partner. Eric Grapengeter, Facet Data’s owner and President, has been appointed as Vice President-Sales for DataSync. The acquisition includes all of Facet Data’s SugarCRM customers and related software development projects.

DataSync is a rapidly growing software advisory and engineering firm located in Sioux Falls, SD. The company provides advisory services to organizations interested in using software to automate marketing, customer management and back offices systems into one seamless platform. It has been named as one of SugarCRM’s top Elite Partners for the past two years. In 2015 it was recognized as the fastest growing SugarCRM Elite Partner in North America.

DataSync pioneered the use of Customer Lifecycle Solution analysis in the design and implementation of integrated business software systems. This approach allows the company to systematically review and evaluate customer processes from lead generation to sales management to order processing, customer contracting and fulfillment activities and identify ways to improve software systems to increase profitability through revenue increases and operating efficiencies. The company then assists its customers in the development and implementation of these improvements.

Craig Anderson, DataSync’s Chairman, stated, “The national footprint of our growing software engineering and advisory services operations means that we need to diversify our physical locations and increase our technical resources in order to provide more responsive service to our customers. Facet Data is perfect fit for our organization and our expansion strategy. Adding Eric to our senior management staff is an added plus. He brings substantial experience in the design and implementation of integrated front office solutions to our team.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the DataSync team as Vice President of Sales,” stated Eric Grapengeter, Facet Data’s owner and President. “To join a leading software firm like DataSync is a major win for the existing Facet Data customers and for businesses throughout the Denver region.”

“The Facet Data combination is merely the first step in our expansion plan to use strategic business combinations to grow our customer base and add experienced technical personnel,” added Anderson. “We anticipate that other like-minded organizations will join us as we continue to expand into the enterprise services markets throughout the United States.”

With over 10 years of business software experience, DataSync has rapidly grown to be a leading software advisor to mid-market and SMB companies across the country. Privately held by over 65 shareholders, the company provides software advice, design, and implementation services to customers located around the world. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a metro area with a population of approximately 250,000 in southeastern South Dakota highly rated as one of the best places in the United States to live and grow a business.

Facet Data was organized in 2004 and specializes in the design and implementation of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for customers located in the greater Denver region. More information about Facet is available on its website at http://www.facetdata.com/

NOTE: DataSync, Facet Data Solutions, Facet Data and the DataSync and Facet Data logos are registered trademarks of DataSync Corporation. SugarCRM and the SugarCRM logo are registered trademarks of SugarCRM Inc. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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